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January 21, 1957
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Vice President Nixon stated that a joint Soviet-Chinese offer to protect Middle East nations underscores the need for Western military and economic aid to avoid a vacuum, supporting President Eisenhower's requests to Congress for troop authority and $200 million in assistance.
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Russian-Red China Offer
To 'Protect' Middle East
Proves a Point--Nixon
WASHINGTON, (AP)--Vice President Nixon said Saturday a Russian-Red China offer to "protect" Middle East nations "dramatically illustrates why the free world must not leave a military or economic vacuum in the area."
Nixon said the joint declaration of the two Communist nations in Moscow Friday "underlines the necessity for a combined program" of military and economic aid now under study by Congress.
In a statement given newsmen in response to questions, the vice president made it clear the Eisenhower Administration is remaining firm in its position that military and economic aid must not be separated.
President Eisenhower has requested Congress to give him stand-by authority to use troops, if necessary, to counter any military aggression in the Middle East by Communist dominated countries. He also asked for authority to use up to $200 million in presently available funds for economic assistance in the area. He has
To 'Protect' Middle East
Proves a Point--Nixon
WASHINGTON, (AP)--Vice President Nixon said Saturday a Russian-Red China offer to "protect" Middle East nations "dramatically illustrates why the free world must not leave a military or economic vacuum in the area."
Nixon said the joint declaration of the two Communist nations in Moscow Friday "underlines the necessity for a combined program" of military and economic aid now under study by Congress.
In a statement given newsmen in response to questions, the vice president made it clear the Eisenhower Administration is remaining firm in its position that military and economic aid must not be separated.
President Eisenhower has requested Congress to give him stand-by authority to use troops, if necessary, to counter any military aggression in the Middle East by Communist dominated countries. He also asked for authority to use up to $200 million in presently available funds for economic assistance in the area. He has
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Nixon Statement
Middle East Protection
Russian Chinese Offer
Eisenhower Aid
Military Economic Program
Congress Request
Communist Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
Nixon
Eisenhower
Where did it happen?
Washington, Middle East, Moscow
Story Details
Key Persons
Nixon
Eisenhower
Location
Washington, Middle East, Moscow
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Vice President Nixon responds to a joint Russian-Chinese declaration in Moscow offering protection to Middle East nations, emphasizing the need for combined U.S. military and economic aid to counter communist influence, in line with President Eisenhower's congressional requests.